The Silambu Super fast Express (20681/20682) is a train that runs between Chennai Egmore and Sengottai via Karaikkudi Junction. Initially it ran up to Manamadurai, later it was extended up to Sengottai.[2] It was the only train in Indian Railways where LHB rakes were replaced by ICF coaches again. According to IR if a train gets new LHB coaches it won't be converted to ICF. But this train was again replaced with ICF coaches after getting new LHB rakes.
Chennai Egmore - Manamadurai Jn. Silambu Express LHB coaches halted at Manamadurai Junction2nd set of brand new LHB coaches was received by Southern Railway for 16181/16182 Silambu ExpressChennai Egmore - Manamadurai Jn. Silambu Express halted at Manamadurai JunctionManamadurai Chennai Silambu Express 2nd platform of Manamadurai Jn.
The name of the train commemorates the Kannagi or (Kannaki), a legendary Tamil woman who is the main character of the South Indian epic Silapathikaram(100–300 CE) who used the Silambu (an ornament worn in ankles by women of sangam age made up of gold, pearl and ruby) as the only item to prove her husband Kovalan's innocence who was executed by great King Pandiyan. To remember this story, the train was named the "Silambu Express". It is a standard train consisting of commercial coaches. The train operates tri-weekly in each direction and covers a distance of 683 km. Initially, the train was announced between Chennai Egmore and Karaikudi Junction but due to public demand it started its Maiden Run until Manamadurai via Sivagangai Instead of Terminating at Karaikudi Junction. From 04/03/2017 onwards this train was further extended to Sengottai[3] via Aruppukkottai, Virudhunagar Junction, Sivakasi, Tenkasi Junction. The Silambu Express was announced in the Railway Budget 2013 and the service started on 22 June 2013, extended to Sengottai from 5 Mar 2017.[4] From 25 Feb 2019, the frequency of the service was increased from bi-weekly to tri-weekly.[5] From April 15, 2022, Chennai Egmore – Sengottai Silambu Express was converted to Superfast category with new number 20681 MS SCT Silambu Superfast Express and Sengottai - Chennai Egmore Silambu express with new number 20682.
Coach CompositionEdit
At present,the train has 17 standard ICF utskrit coaches.
1 AC First Class Cum AC Two Tier
1 AC Two Tier
2 AC Three Tier
8 Sleeper Class
3 General Unreserved
2 Luggage Cum Disabled Coaches.
Till November 2021, it has different coach composition.
1 AC First Class
1 AC Two Tier
2 Three Tier
8 Sleeper Class
6 General Unreserved
2 Luggage Cum Disabled Coach.
When it ran as with LHB coaches only for three trips in 2016, it had different coach composition.
1 AC First Class
1 AC Two Tier
3 AC Three Tier
9 Sleeper Class
7 General Unreserved
2 End On Generator Cars.
But due to replacement of ICF Coaches again it was replaced with new coach composition.
Till October 2017 from its introduction it ran with the following composition,
^"Finally, Silambu Express to go up to Sengottai - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
^"Silambu Express right on track". The Hindu. 14 June 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
^"Silambu express becomes tri-weekly". The Hindu. 24 February 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
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The Silambu Super fast Express 20681 20682 is a train that runs between Chennai Egmore and Sengottai via Karaikkudi Junction Initially it ran up to Manamadurai later it was extended up to Sengottai 2 It was the only train in Indian Railways where LHB rakes were replaced by ICF coaches again According to IR if a train gets new LHB coaches it won t be converted to ICF But this train was again replaced with ICF coaches after getting new LHB rakes Silambu Superfast ExpressSilambu Express at Chennai Egmore OverviewService typeSuper Fast trainLocaleTamil NaduFirst service22 June 2013 2013 06 22 Current operator s Southern RailwaysRouteTerminiChennai EgmoreSengottaiStops21Distance travelled683 km 424 mi Average journey time12 hours 20 minsService frequencyTri weeklyTrain number s 20681 20682On board servicesClass es AC First AC Two Tier AC Three Tier Sleeper class General UnreservedSeating arrangementsNoSleeping arrangementsYesObservation facilitiesLarge windowsEntertainment facilitiesNoTechnicalTrack gauge1 676 mm 5 ft 6 in ElectrificationPartially electrified till Virudhunagar Junction Operating speed52 5 km h 32 6 mph average with haltsTimetable number s 8 8A 1 Rake maintenanceTambaram Railway YardRake sharingTambaram Nagercoil Triweekly ExpressRoute mapSilambu Express Route map Contents 1 History 2 Coach Composition 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory Edit nbsp Chennai Egmore Manamadurai Jn Silambu Express LHB coaches halted at Manamadurai Junction nbsp 2nd set of brand new LHB coaches was received by Southern Railway for 16181 16182 Silambu Express nbsp Chennai Egmore Manamadurai Jn Silambu Express halted at Manamadurai Junction nbsp Manamadurai Chennai Silambu Express 2nd platform of Manamadurai Jn The name of the train commemorates the Kannagi or Kannaki a legendary Tamil woman who is the main character of the South Indian epic Silapathikaram 100 300 CE who used the Silambu an ornament worn in ankles by women of sangam age made up of gold pearl and ruby as the only item to prove her husbandKovalan s innocence who was executed by great King Pandiyan To remember this story the train was named the Silambu Express It is a standard train consisting of commercial coaches The train operates tri weekly in each direction and covers a distance of 683 km Initially the train was announced between Chennai Egmore and Karaikudi Junction but due to public demand it started its Maiden Run until Manamadurai via Sivagangai Instead of Terminating at Karaikudi Junction From 04 03 2017 onwards this train was further extended to Sengottai 3 via Aruppukkottai Virudhunagar Junction Sivakasi Tenkasi Junction The Silambu Express was announced in the Railway Budget 2013 and the service started on 22 June 2013 extended to Sengottai from 5 Mar 2017 4 From 25 Feb 2019 the frequency of the service was increased from bi weekly to tri weekly 5 From April 15 2022 Chennai Egmore Sengottai Silambu Express was converted to Superfast category with new number 20681 MS SCT Silambu Superfast Express and Sengottai Chennai Egmore Silambu express with new number 20682 Coach Composition EditAt present the train has 17 standard ICF utskrit coaches 1 AC First Class Cum AC Two Tier 1 AC Two Tier 2 AC Three Tier 8 Sleeper Class 3 General Unreserved 2 Luggage Cum Disabled Coaches Till November 2021 it has different coach composition 1 AC First Class 1 AC Two Tier 2 Three Tier 8 Sleeper Class 6 General Unreserved 2 Luggage Cum Disabled Coach When it ran as with LHB coaches only for three trips in 2016 it had different coach composition 1 AC First Class 1 AC Two Tier 3 AC Three Tier 9 Sleeper Class 7 General Unreserved 2 End On Generator Cars But due to replacement of ICF Coaches again it was replaced with new coach composition Till October 2017 from its introduction it ran with the following composition 1 AC Two Tier 2 AC Three Tier 8 Sleeper Class 6 General Unreserved 2 Luggage Cum Disabled CoachSee also EditBoat Mail Pothigai Superfast Express Rockfort Superfast Express Mannai Express Pallavan Superfast Express Sethu Express Cholan Express Uzhavan Express Vaigai Superfast ExpressReferences Edit Time Table of Chennai Egmore Rameswaram Main Line PDF Indian Railways Southern Railway zone pp 43 44 93 94 Retrieved 2 February 2014 Rail news http www livechennai com detailnews asp newsid 5767 Finally Silambu Express to go up to Sengottai Times of India The Times of India Retrieved 17 December 2020 Silambu Express right on track The Hindu 14 June 2013 Retrieved 23 January 2016 Silambu express becomes tri weekly The Hindu 24 February 2019 ISSN 0971 751X Retrieved 17 December 2020 External links Edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Silambu Express Southern Railways Official Website Southern Railway Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Silambu Express amp oldid 1176379444, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
